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Advertising groups call for more time to weigh in on proposed FCC rule
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – A coalition of advertising industry groups is asking the Federal Communications Commission for more time to consider and comment on a proposed broadband privacy rule.
Plaintiff's death dismisses potential TCPA class action
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) — A New York court has dismissed the lawsuit of a man who died before certification of a class in his claim against a company that allegedly violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Indiana Supreme Court decision opens door to more asbestos lawsuits
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) — The former manufacturers and sellers of products containing asbestos will likely see more claims filed under the Indiana Product Liability Act after the state Supreme Court determined the law’s statute of repose doesn’t apply to asbestos claims.
Federal judge: Law protects against transgender discrimination
HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) — Over the last decade, federal courts and a federal agency have agreed that a law protecting people from sex discrimination also includes discrimination based on a person’s gender identity or transition from one gender to the other.
FTC sends 'strong message' over native ads, paid promotions on social media with Lord & Taylor settlement
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Companies using social media influencers or native advertising to promote their products should pay attention to the settlement between Lord & Taylor and the Federal Trade Commission, New York attorney Adam Z. Solomon says.
States take range of action following varied fantasy sports opinions
With the question of the legality of daily fantasy sports popping up on a state-by-state basis, one thing is certain: The controversy isn’t going away.
Know Before You Owe rule aims to bring clarity to mortgage loan process
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says it is working with those who offer construction loans to ensure its new "Know Before You Owe" rule is implemented smoothly.
NY AG's settlement with Bon-Ton brings attention to workplace protections for domestic violence victims
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A well-publicized settlement between the New York Attorney General Eric Schndierman and Bon-Ton brought attention to the issue of discrimination against domestic violence victims in the workplace and the laws that outlaw such behavior, a New York attorney who advocates for women's rights in the workplace says.
Federal judge calls out weaknesses of NYC Human Rights Law
Judge Katherine Forrest, in a summary judgment, says the liberal standard of the law allows even “baseless claims” to survive in court.
AG Frosh files complaint over Johnson & Johnson price policy
BALTIMORE — By negotiating a price agreement with distributors, Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh argues that Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc., violates state antitrust law, according to a civil complaint filed by the AG.
Former NIU punter sues NCAA over scholarship, transfer rules
INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) — A former football player for Northern Illinois University is suing the NCAA, claiming the rules capping scholarships and governing transfers violate antitrust laws.
Ninth Circuit revives 'natural' claims; Prof says courts left without government guidance
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — Without clear rules governing the use of the word “natural” on food product labels, consumers have turned to litigation to fill the gap, leading to hundreds of lawsuits accusing food and beverage companies of deceptive or misleading practices.
Fifth Circuit sides with employee in dispute over arbitration agreement
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently determined that an employee’s discrimination lawsuit should stay in federal court because the employment arbitration agreement didn’t give advance notice of changes, making it unenforceable.
DraftKings challenges AG's opinion in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) — DraftKings has filed a lawsuit challenging Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's assertion that daily fantasy sports likely constitute illegal gambling under state law.
Amusement park company dismissed from seasonal workers' class action
BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) — A Florida amusement park company is the latest to be dismissed from a proposed class-action suit in which H-2B visa guest workers claim they haven’t been paid for work they did in 2013 when the U.S. Department of Labor allowed the companies to appeal a wage increase.